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The Synapse is the annual Bethel University Nursing Department newsletter sent to all nursing alumni. This is one way alumni from each of our programs can stay up-to-date with all things Bethel University Nursing, including faculty, programs, current students, other alumni, job opportunities, and more.
Exciting new lab space for the Post-Baccalaureate Program, pinning ceremonies, new home birth simulation and ultrasound training introduction, impressive student and faculty accomplishments, alumni highlights, faculty retirements, and more.
Bethel announces the new undergraduate Nursing, Social Work, and Community Health Department, the Nurse-Midwifery Program is seeking ACME accreditation, faculty are doing exciting and vital work in Uganda, faculty and alumni highlights, and more.
New pathway for Bethel students working toward their Doctor of Nursing Practice, update from nursing alumni in the field, cutting-edge faculty research, retired faculty highlight, and more.
Bethel's undergraduate Nursing degree moves from a B.S. to a B.S.N., NCF New Graduates Mentorship pilot program announced, faculty and student highlights, faculty retirements, and more.
Amanda Voss King's address to the Nursing Class of 2021
New Doctorate of Nursing Practice program announced, faculty perspectives, new faculty and retires, and more.
Accreditation update, Jone Tiffany induction into NLN Academy of Nursing Education, new faculty and staff, student spotlight, and more.
Jone Tiffany receives unique certification, Marjorie Schaffer retires, the first Nurse-Midwifery cohort nears graduation, and more.
Department celebrates 30 years, White Coat Ceremony grant, M.S. Nurse Educator expands online, and more.
Announcement of Nurse-Midwifery Program, simulation experiences, Karen Drake named Distinguished Nurse of the Year, and more.
Master's degree change, Uganda Christian University celebrates first graduating class, Maureen Juarez retires, and more.
Larson Family Nursing Center, changes to undergraduate curriculum, Edgren Scholars Award, and more.
Marjorie Schaffer named University Professor, Uganda Christian University master's students visit Bethel, and more.
New lab unveiled, partnership with Norwegian university, new curriculum, and more.
Bethel University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1959. This regional accreditation, recognized by the United States Department of Education, demonstrates that the university meets quality educational standards.
Bethel University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Learn more about our mission, values, goals, and outcomes.
We are hosting an on-site evaluation team from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) on April 8-10, 2026, as part of the accreditation reevaluation for the undergraduate and post-baccalaureate BSN programs. We invite students, faculty, employers, and the practice community to provide input to CCNE. All communication should be directed to thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org. Written and signed third-party comments will be accepted by CCNE until March 18, 2026.